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Etymology of Lampreye

What does the name Lampreye mean?

The name Lampreye is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the village of Lamprey, located in the county of Devon.

Early Origins of the Lampreye family

The surname Lampreye was first found in Devon, where the name is associated with the village of Lamprey. William Lampreye, who was also recorded as William de Lanteprey, was registered in Devon the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273.

Early History of the Lampreye family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lampreye research. Another 123 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1295, 1524, 1750 and 1755 are included under the topic Early Lampreye History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lampreye Spelling Variations

Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Lampreye include Lamprey, Lampree, Lampray, Lanteprey, Lantepray, Lampreye and many more.

Early Notables of the Lampreye family

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Migration of the Lampreye family to Ireland

Some of the Lampreye family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Lampreye family

A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: Henry Lamprey, who sailed to Boston in 1635; Sarah Lamprey to America in 1756; Henry Lamprey to Philadelphia in 1814; J. Lampray to New Orleans in 1831.


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